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Question 9

The main purpose of a satire is to

  • A.heighten the personality of the main character in a story
  • B.attack the government
  • C.incite the reader to rebellion
  • D.ridicule or treat a subject or idea with contempt
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Question details

Exam body
UNN
Subject
Literature in English
Year
2008/2009
Question no.
#9
Type
Objective
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